American Legion Post 275 hosts event aimed at reducing rate of veteran suicide.

American Legion Post 275 in Glenarden, Maryland, will host an event aimed at reducing the rate of veteran suicide. The American Legion is leading a nationwide effort — “Be the One”— to eliminate the stigma related to mental health treatment, and in turn, lower the number of veterans who die by suicide every day.

The number of veterans who die by suicide every day is estimated to be between 17 and 22. The American Legion has elevated Be the One to be its top priority, empowering veterans, servicemembers, their family members and civilians to act appropriately when a veteran may be at risk. This event intends to bring more awareness to the problem while providing resources to those who may be able to help save the life of a veteran.

The event at Post 275
Guest Speaker: Porsche Williams, CEO of Restore Life LLC, Veteran for the United States Navy, Suicide Intervention Instructor
Time: Noon -4pm
Date: January 27, 2024
Place / address: 8201 Martin Luther King, Jr. Hwy,
Agenda: Be the One Event
For more information:
Commander Willie Maxent 301-742-3828
Adjutant Michell Holliman 404-218-2570

For more details on the Be the One Campaign event, please visit betheone.org.

Contact:
American Legion Post 275
Commander Willie Maxent 301-742-3828, willie_max@msn.com
Adjutant Michell Holliman 404-218-2570

About The American Legion
The American Legion is the largest wartime veterans service organization with about 1.7 million members in roughly 12,000 posts across the nation. Chartered by Congress in 1919, The American Legion is committed to mentoring youth and sponsoring wholesome community programs, advocating patriotism and honor, promoting a strong national security and continued devotion to servicemembers and veterans. Learn more at legion.org.